Guidebook for Hong Kong
Food Scene
Great, comprehensive Australian menu. Cant go past this place for brunch. A hit with ex-pats, so go early!
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Oolaa
28 Bridges StGreat, comprehensive Australian menu. Cant go past this place for brunch. A hit with ex-pats, so go early!
Barista Jam
97 Jervois StBest Coffee in HK, only 5 minute walk
A very popular and affordable modern Vietmanese restaurant. Expect to queue 15 mins?
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BEP Vietnamese Kitchen
88-90 Wellington StA very popular and affordable modern Vietmanese restaurant. Expect to queue 15 mins?
Crystal Jade - Central
8 Finance StBest Dim Sum (Shanghai dumplings) in town. Again, get there early.
A nice open aired, french restaurant/cafe. good for breakfast.
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Classified Sheung Wan
108 Hollywood RdA nice open aired, french restaurant/cafe. good for breakfast.
Sichuan Chinese! Menu highlighs include spicy crab poached in red peppers, green scallions and peppercorns. Cumin Pork Ribs, spicy mala chicken.
Qi House of Sichuan
60 Johnston RoadSichuan Chinese! Menu highlighs include spicy crab poached in red peppers, green scallions and peppercorns. Cumin Pork Ribs, spicy mala chicken.
Three Monkey's is a jazzed up ground floor restaurant in the heart of Sheung Wan's Hollywood road dining district. Literally a stones throw behind the apartment up on hollywood road. $$$
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Three Monkeys
155 Hollywood RdThree Monkey's is a jazzed up ground floor restaurant in the heart of Sheung Wan's Hollywood road dining district. Literally a stones throw behind the apartment up on hollywood road. $$$
A branch of the highly successful Fatty Crab Restaunt in NYC. Serves a great mix of Southeast Asian flavors. Fatty Duck, Chili Crab and pickled watermelon with crispy pork are among the best dishes.
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Fatty Crab Hong Kong
A branch of the highly successful Fatty Crab Restaunt in NYC. Serves a great mix of Southeast Asian flavors. Fatty Duck, Chili Crab and pickled watermelon with crispy pork are among the best dishes.
Great french food in an open restaurant setting. With half of the restaurants tables located in a covered outdoor area its a great spot to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by!
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Metropolitain
46 High StGreat french food in an open restaurant setting. With half of the restaurants tables located in a covered outdoor area its a great spot to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by!
Superb Ramen. Whilst there are many Ramen restaurants popping up in HK, this one is the best in my mind. Try the pork cheek variety!
Zabon ramen
Superb Ramen. Whilst there are many Ramen restaurants popping up in HK, this one is the best in my mind. Try the pork cheek variety!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hands down the most lively party district in Hong Kong. An easy 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai FongHands down the most lively party district in Hong Kong. An easy 10 minute walk from the apartment.
A excellent place to have a beer sitting outdoor next to the escalator.
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Staunton's Wine Bar & Cafe
10-12 Staunton StA excellent place to have a beer sitting outdoor next to the escalator.
Here is an open air bar with a vie, which is actually also a public area.
Secret tip: Its perfectly legal to bring your own drinks from 7-11 rather than pay the 70 HKD per beer asked at the bar.
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Red Bar + Restaurant
8 Finance StreetHere is an open air bar with a vie, which is actually also a public area.
Secret tip: Its perfectly legal to bring your own drinks from 7-11 rather than pay the 70 HKD per beer asked at the bar.
Everything Else
The easiest place to zip around Hong Kong. the MTR is an extremely efficient way to travel around the city (particularly the Kowloon side).
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Sheung Wan Station
The easiest place to zip around Hong Kong. the MTR is an extremely efficient way to travel around the city (particularly the Kowloon side).
HIke!
On a clear day this is hands down Hong Kongsfavourite hiking trail. Superb Views and offers a great insight into the 'other' / green side of Hong Kong
Dragon's Back
HIke!
On a clear day this is hands down Hong Kongsfavourite hiking trail. Superb Views and offers a great insight into the 'other' / green side of Hong Kong
A nice beachside location with several bars, restaurants and MARKETS. Accessible by bus from Central Bus Terminus. A taxi from the apartment may cost 120 HKD.
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Stanley
A nice beachside location with several bars, restaurants and MARKETS. Accessible by bus from Central Bus Terminus. A taxi from the apartment may cost 120 HKD.
Temple St at night is a experience, and an ideal way to experience Kowloon Side
Eyeopening markets, and if you don't mind sitting on plastic stools out in the open, you can enjoy fresh seafood/beer
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Temple St
Temple StreetTemple St at night is a experience, and an ideal way to experience Kowloon Side
Eyeopening markets, and if you don't mind sitting on plastic stools out in the open, you can enjoy fresh seafood/beer
A good reference point if bus is required to travel to outter areas such as the beach/stanley/aberdeen.
Bus Terminus (Near Star Ferry Pier 7)
A good reference point if bus is required to travel to outter areas such as the beach/stanley/aberdeen.
A street packed full of Hong Kong's best casual restaurants. Expect to pay around 300HKD/ head at most places, including drinks.
Elgin St
Elgin StreetA street packed full of Hong Kong's best casual restaurants. Expect to pay around 300HKD/ head at most places, including drinks.
Duddles serves fantastic Cantonese dishes. Walls are lined with art and the garden like terrace is great for drinks. $$$
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Duddell's
1 Duddell StDuddles serves fantastic Cantonese dishes. Walls are lined with art and the garden like terrace is great for drinks. $$$
Alternative Sushi! Choose rolls like the 'No Way Jose' (Spicy beef taco) or the Phill-O (Philadelphia cream cheese and smoked salmon).
Sugo Sushi Company
Alternative Sushi! Choose rolls like the 'No Way Jose' (Spicy beef taco) or the Phill-O (Philadelphia cream cheese and smoked salmon).
Entertainment & Activities
A entertaining amusement park (a must see before Disneyland). Doubles as a zoo with many animals.
Pacific Chandlers
180 Wong Chuk Hang RdA entertaining amusement park (a must see before Disneyland). Doubles as a zoo with many animals.